Museum Removes Mummies Due To Ethics Concerns
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A Glasgow Life spokesman said: ‘The removal of human remains from display at Glasgow Life museums reflects contemporary museum practice.
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‘The International Council of Museums’ revised Code of Ethics, published in June 2026, states that museums “should uphold the inherent dignity of human remains and promote respect for their significance”.
Mummies have been removed from display at the Kelvingrove because of a 'lack of consent from the deceased individual'
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‘Woke nonsense’: Museum slammed for ‘stupidity and ignorance’ after removing mummy over its lack of consent
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- 21 Oct
A Glasgow Life spokesman said: ‘The removal of human remains from display at Glasgow Life museums reflects contemporary museum practice.
- 23 Oct
Glasgow Life, which manages Kelvingrove, said it had taken the decision to remove the painted coffin containing the remains of Nekht in the "absence of consent from the deceased individual or their ancestors".
Coverage 4 articles
27 Oct Museums hide mummies from public view due to lack of 'consent' from ancient Egyptians or their descendants
Fox News
23 Oct Glasgow museums remove mummified remains from public view over ethical concerns
BBC
22 Oct ‘Woke nonsense’: Museum slammed for ‘stupidity and ignorance’ after removing mummy over its lack of consent
New York Post
21 Oct 'Woke madness' as museum removes Egyptian mummies from display... as it did not have their consent
Daily Mail
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